What Does Sailing Cost? Overview For Boat Owners And Fellow Sailors

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Everyone has probably heard the old saying: sailing should - at least from a financial point of view - make as much sense as standing in a cold shower and tearing up hundred-euro bills.

Sure, things can break or go overboard, repairs can be expensive, mooring fees can be higher than expected. Sailing is generally regarded as an expensive hobby - and there is certainly something to it every now and then. Fortunately, not always.

Because contrary to popular belief, sailing is by no means an elitist leisure time, but a hobby that could hardly be more diverse. Countless sailors in this country and all over the world experience great things on small or old - and therefore cheap - boats, inside as in buten.

The possibilities for getting on the water range from a dinghy course on the quarry pond to a sailing trip on the ocean, even for beginners. That can be cheap or exclusive, depending on your taste and budget.

The topics in detail:

1. BOAT MAINTENANCE: What ongoing expenses owners have What does your own ship actually cost? How much do berth, winter storage and maintenance cost and what should owners put aside every year for unforeseen things

2. INSURANCE: Useful Policies and What They Cost Which boat insurances do owners need, what is hidden in the small print and what must be taken into account when concluding the contract

3. CLOTHING & PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: Products that are worth their money The YACHT test team regularly puts technology and equipment related to sailing to the test. We present the price-performance winners of the past few years

4. SAILING OFFERS: Where beginners can get a taste of it cheaply Whether in a club, on tall ships or hand against bunk - there are many options for beginners to sail on thick ships. It doesn't always have to be expensive. 6. HOLIDAYS BY BOAT: What sailing trips at home and abroad cost How does a trip in Germany differ financially from that in neighboring European countries? An overview

7. ON THE BIG VIDEO: What budgets do crews use to sail around the world Three long-haul crews have disclosed their budgets and show what monthly amounts they can manage on a long voyage